Civil Lawsuit Basics: Subpoenas and RFPs: Getting Documents to Prove Your Case (Torrance)
Thursday, February 27, 2020: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The process of discovery in a civil lawsuit allows a party to obtain information and documents relevant to the suit. This helps the parties know ahead of time what evidence might be presented at trial, or to resolve the case prior to trial. In this class, learn about subpoenas and requests for production (RFPs) in California state court civil cases, in order to discover written documents and other physical objects you might need to prove your case or defend yourself successfully.
Class covers:
- When to make requests for production (RFPs) and what you can ask for
- Responding or objecting to RFPs
- Motions to compel compliance, responses and further responses
- Subpoenas: obtaining records or testimony from non-parties
- Trial subpoenas and notices to appear at trial
Presented by: Carolin Shining
Location:
Torrance Courthouse, 1st Floor
825 Maple Street, Room 110
Torrance, CA 90503 (424)201-0748
Registration fee: $20
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot
Free parking in the Torrance Civic Center parking lot. Walk-ins welcome!
Forms of payment accepted: Visa, MC, AMEX (no checks or cash please!)
Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.
Last Updated: Thursday, 05 December 2019 12:10
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Civil Lawsuit Basics: Interrogatories and RFAs: Getting Another Party to Answer Questions in Writing (Torrance)
Thursday, March 12, 2020: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The process of discovery in a civil lawsuit allows a party to obtain information and documents relevant to the suit. This helps the parties know ahead of time what evidence might be presented at trial, or to resolve the case prior to trial. This class explores when and how to use two different tools for getting a party to a lawsuit to answer questions in writing – interrogatories and requests for admission ("RFAs") – in California state court civil cases.
Class covers:
- The purpose of interrogatories (questions to another party regarding contentions, facts, witnesses and documents in the case)
- The purpose of requests for admissions (RFAs – statements another party must deny or admit)
- Common uses for these discovery tools
- How to use official "form" interrogatories and requests for admission
- When to bring motions to compel responses
- How to respond to these discovery requests, including how to make appropriate objections
Presented by: Katherine Chew
Location:
Torrance Courthouse, 1st Floor
825 Maple Street, Room 110
Torrance, CA 90503 (424)201-0748
Registration fee: $20
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot
Free parking in the Torrance Civic Center parking lot. Walk-ins welcome!
Forms of payment accepted: Visa, MC, AMEX (no checks or cash please!)
Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.
Last Updated: Thursday, 05 December 2019 12:16
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Civil Lawsuit Basics: Depositions: Asking Questions In Person Before Trial (Torrance)
Thursday, March 26, 2020: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Oral depositions are a powerful tool used to collect valuable information from either parties or witnesses in a civil lawsuit. Depositions obtain testimony under oath outside of court in order to establish facts, gauge witness credibility, and help resolve the lawsuit. This class will focus on California state court rules and procedures for noticing a deposition, taking and preserving testimony, and helpful strategies for incorporating the information obtained into use at trial or settlement.
Class covers:
- Requirements and service of notice; travel limits
- Using a deposition subpoena to obtain discovery from a non-party
- Responding to a notice of deposition
- Conducting a deposition; objections; compelling attendance
- Use of deposition testimony
Presented by: Cassady Sakura Davidson
Location:
Torrance Courthouse, 1st Floor
825 Maple Street, Room 110
Torrance, CA 90503 (424)201-0748
Registration fee: FREE
Registration reserves spot
Free parking in the Torrance Civic Center parking lot. Walk-ins welcome!
Forms of payment accepted: Visa, MC, AMEX (no checks or cash please!)
Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.
Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 January 2020 10:57
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Civil Lawsuit Basics: Motions for Summary Judgment (Torrance)
For the time being, due to public health concerns, this class has been cancelled.
Thursday, April 9, 2020: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. - CANCELLED
A motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication allows a party to obtain judgment in their favor for an entire case or part of a case. These motions are based entirely on written submissions and avoid the time, expense, and uncertainty of a trial. Learn how to determine whether a summary judgment motion might be appropriate in your case, how to bring one before a California state court, and how to respond when one is brought against you.
Class covers:
- When summary judgment and summary adjudication are appropriate
- Timing and notice requirements
- Requirements for submitting evidence
- How to respond to this type of motion
Presented by: Gohar Abelian
Location:
Torrance Courthouse, 1st Floor
825 Maple Street, Room 110
Torrance, CA 90503 (424)201-0748
Registration fee: FREE
Registration reserves spot
Free parking in the Torrance Civic Center parking lot. Walk-ins welcome!
Forms of payment accepted: Visa, MC, AMEX (no checks or cash please!)
Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.
Last Updated: Wednesday, 01 April 2020 16:17
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Civil Lawsuit Basics: Appearing at Trial: Rules and Strategies (Torrance)
Thursday, May 7, 2020: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. - CANCELLED
Trial is the culmination of a civil lawsuit, where evidence is presented and a decision made by either a jury or a judge (i.e., a "bench trial"). In this class, an experienced trial judge will provide basic rules, strategy and tips about how to present evidence and handle your own trial in a California state court.
Class covers:
- Presenting testimony from friendly witnesses
- Cross-examining unfriendly witnesses
- Getting documents admitted into evidence
- How to stop improper evidence by making effective objections
- Making opening and closing arguments
Presented by: Gohar Abelian
Location:
Torrance Courthouse, 1st Floor
825 Maple Street, Room 110
Torrance, CA 90503 (424)201-0748
Registration fee: FREE
Registration reserves spot
Free parking in the Torrance Civic Center parking lot. Walk-ins welcome!
Forms of payment accepted: Visa, MC, AMEX (no checks or cash please!)
Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.
Last Updated: Thursday, 23 April 2020 16:31
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